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Reed-McCampbell-Wiess Ranch Complex

Berclair, Goliad County

Marker Text

Founded in 1869 by James D. Reed, this ranch also was owned by the Peninsula Company comprised of Thomas and William McCampbell and Pryor Lea. Laura (McCampbell) Wiess (d. 1942) inherited it in 1885. The complex, which features more than 25 structures, centers around this two-story house begun by Reed in the 1870s. Laura and her husband, Valentine, added its Queen Anne elements later. The ranch was donated to the Baptist Foundation of Texas in 1970. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991

Marker Details

Address
Location Description From Berclair, take FM 883 NW about 4 miles.
Marker # 4223
Dedicated 1991
Size, Type 16" x 12" Plate & Medallion
Code ranches/ranching; agriculture, general; houses, residential buildings; Queen Anne (Architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 28.566534, -97.64891

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